1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
Forum rules
Only post pictures of YOUR cars here.
Only post pictures of YOUR cars here.
-
- Drip
- Posts: 10
- Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:08 pm
- What model do you have?: 1973 kombi 2L CJ
- Been thanked: 1 time
1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
Hi all
First post! So brief intro: owned a beach buggy before, huge learning curve, loved every second.
So bought a VW Kombi yesterday. It's a 1973 baywindow Kombi. Motor was probably changed as its a 2L CJ. It also has dual solex carbs.
Got her running today and went for a drive- running on 3 cylinders and have a big oil leak i know what I want to fix and will post on the tech forum.
I am based in Northcliff, JHB. Anyone near by who knows the motor. I have to admit there I for on the web on this motor is very limited.
Enjoy the pics
First post! So brief intro: owned a beach buggy before, huge learning curve, loved every second.
So bought a VW Kombi yesterday. It's a 1973 baywindow Kombi. Motor was probably changed as its a 2L CJ. It also has dual solex carbs.
Got her running today and went for a drive- running on 3 cylinders and have a big oil leak i know what I want to fix and will post on the tech forum.
I am based in Northcliff, JHB. Anyone near by who knows the motor. I have to admit there I for on the web on this motor is very limited.
Enjoy the pics
- Tony Z
- Donor
- Posts: 14996
- Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
- What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
- Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
- Has thanked: 192 times
- Been thanked: 487 times
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
nice bus. Looks like its been stationary for a while?
Try change your spark plugs and check for vacuum leaks before worrying too much about what might be wrong.
Try change your spark plugs and check for vacuum leaks before worrying too much about what might be wrong.
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
vader wrote: The Force is strong with you young Sith Lord Z!
-
- Drip
- Posts: 10
- Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:08 pm
- What model do you have?: 1973 kombi 2L CJ
- Been thanked: 1 time
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
I Will give it a good service this coming weekend As It has been parked for a couple months. However I know the distributor needs to be changed The cap doesn't fit the base. I have posted in the advise tab- if like to put in a electronic ignition, but battling to find any info on the CJ motor
- jolas
- Donor
- Posts: 4253
- Joined: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:11 am
- What model do you have?: '65 Kombi
- Location: Klapmuts, Western Cape
- Has thanked: 393 times
- Been thanked: 173 times
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
Congrats on your new bus
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
-
- Crankshaft
- Posts: 767
- Joined: Wed May 28, 2014 7:18 pm
- What model do you have?: 69 Baja bug, Sand R
- Location: JHB South
- Has thanked: 78 times
- Been thanked: 37 times
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
Apologies for the Hijack
What is the difference between a CU motor and a CJ motor?
I was under the impression that the CU was a 2L and CJ a 1.8. I have a Cu in my DC and it is giving me uphill as one of the Hydraulic Lifters keeps on "Running Down".
So I am cosidering swopping the motors.
And congrats on the bus
What is the difference between a CU motor and a CJ motor?
I was under the impression that the CU was a 2L and CJ a 1.8. I have a Cu in my DC and it is giving me uphill as one of the Hydraulic Lifters keeps on "Running Down".
So I am cosidering swopping the motors.
And congrats on the bus
-
- Fuel Injection
- Posts: 2110
- Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:25 pm
- What model do you have?: Aircooled, various
- Location: Kaapstadt
- Has thanked: 42 times
- Been thanked: 207 times
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
Looks like a nice kombi, congratulations. First i would confirm that the spark plug gaps are no more than .6 to .7mm maximum. Or replace plugs like Tony mentioned.
"CJ engine" = 2L solid lifter
"CU engine" = 2L hydraulic lifter, from later shape kombi.
"CJ engine" = 2L solid lifter
"CU engine" = 2L hydraulic lifter, from later shape kombi.
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
-
- Crankshaft
- Posts: 767
- Joined: Wed May 28, 2014 7:18 pm
- What model do you have?: 69 Baja bug, Sand R
- Location: JHB South
- Has thanked: 78 times
- Been thanked: 37 times
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
"CJ engine" = 2L solid lifter
"CU engine" = 2L hydraulic lifter, from later shape kombi.[/quote]
Thanks Dawie.
"CU engine" = 2L hydraulic lifter, from later shape kombi.[/quote]
Thanks Dawie.
- jolas
- Donor
- Posts: 4253
- Joined: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:11 am
- What model do you have?: '65 Kombi
- Location: Klapmuts, Western Cape
- Has thanked: 393 times
- Been thanked: 173 times
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
- Tony Z
- Donor
- Posts: 14996
- Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
- What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
- Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
- Has thanked: 192 times
- Been thanked: 487 times
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
that does look pretty good, nice
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
vader wrote: The Force is strong with you young Sith Lord Z!
-
- Oil Stain
- Posts: 151
- Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:28 am
- What model do you have?: 2275cc B BUGGY
- Location: Vaal triangle
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ
Congrats ,
Hope you are Joining us for the Kaapse Kombi Kult near Parys ( Lochvaal)
Hope you are Joining us for the Kaapse Kombi Kult near Parys ( Lochvaal)